# Barrios scores as Atlético crush 10-man United

> Atlético Madrid's Pablo Barrios scores in 53 seconds to defeat 10-man Manchester United in Champions League.
- Title: Barrios scores as Atlético crush 10-man United · the Guardian
- Summary: Atlético Madrid's Pablo Barrios scores in 53 seconds to defeat 10-man Manchester United in Champions League. Atlético Madrid beat Manchester United 2-0 in…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/13/atletico-madrid-manchester-united-champions-league-match-report
- Published: 2026-10-13T21:10:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pablo barrios, atletico madrid, manchester united, champions league, red card, first minute goal, champions league match report, sports
## Barrios strikes in 53 seconds
Pablo Barrios scores for Atlético Madrid in the 53rd second of the Champions League match.

> Pablo Barrios (No 8) celebrates after firing Atlético Madrid ahead inside the first minute.
## United lose 2-0 to Atlético
Manchester United conceded two goals after a red card for Leny Yoro.

> United are lost, perhaps.
## Red card for Yoro
Leny Yoro received a red card in the 74th minute after a challenge with Jonathan David.

> Leny Yoro trudges off after being shown a red card.
## United's early struggles
Manchester United had two first-half chances but failed to convert them.

> Bryan Mbeumo unable to convert two first-half chances while Bruno Fernandes struck the bar.
## Atlético dominate possession
Atlético Madrid held 66% possession by halftime and created multiple scoring chances.

> By half-time, Atlético had enjoyed 66% of possession.
## Second goal by Lookman
Ademola Lookman scored the second goal for Atlético in the 77th minute.

> Lookman was there to score after a pass from Grimaldo.
## Final result
Atlético Madrid defeated Manchester United 2-0 in the Champions League match.

> Atlético Madrid beat Manchester United 2-0 in Champions League match after United's early red card.
## Key takeaway

Atlético Madrid beat Manchester United 2-0 in Champions League match after United's early red card.